Screening Parameters of CHF

• Body weight assessment
  

       Involuntary loss or gain (check for fluid retention)
       BMI 22-27

• Blood pressure (watch for hypotension)
  
• Nutritional intake of electrolytes, including: excessive sodium, inadequate potassium, magnesium and calcium
  
• Pedal/presacral (dependent) edema and/or ascites
  
• Serum electrolytes
  
• Use of vitamins/minerals and complementary/alternative therapies
  
• Depression